Cleanliness and order makes someone feel good about him or herself. It allows the mind not to be consumed with things that need done. It fortifies accomplishment and pride.
When things are messy, it is easier to be stress. One has no place to escape stress. When order is in balance, one can retreat to something beautiful and in order and find possibly find peace.
The article, “De-stress by decluttering” Judi Hopson looks at the benefits of decluttering when stressed and how it can not only create order but also take one’s mind off stressful things. She states,
” You’ll feel more in control of your life. Sorting through just one room, and organizing it well, will make you feel you’re on top of things. Sure, it takes discipline to do this. But, you’ll feel your power to focus and your self-respect growing.”
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